Moving countries often comes with opportunity, growth and new beginnings, but it can also come with grief that no one really prepares you for.

In this solo episode of Migrant Munch, I talk about what it means to grieve the life you left behind: the people, the moments you missed, the version of yourself that existed back home, and the quiet ache that shows up when you see life going on without you.

Drawing on my own experience as a migrant and my background as an organisational psychologist, I unpack concepts like migratory grief, ambiguous loss, and identity shifts, and why these feelings are far more common (and normal) than we realise.

This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered:Why does this still hurt, even though I chose this life?

If you’ve been carrying this grief silently, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Helani, an entrepreneur at 22, a parent and strong believer in unconditional love. She shares how Buddhist philosophy has quietly shaped the way she loves, feels, and lives, after spending years trying to unlearn the things she grew up with. We reflect on culture not just as heritage, but as values passed down, questioned, and consciously chosen, especially through the lens of raising the next generation.

✨ This episode is for anyone who is trying to find themselves, trying to raise a child or for anyone who is curious about what it means to feel unconditional love.

In this episode, I chat with the amazing Sonia, who has lived in multiple countries, carried her culture across borders, and built a life grounded in deep authenticity and passion for her work. After realising just how often migrants feel misunderstood in healthcare, she founded a company dedicated to culturally competent care, creating spaces where people finally feel seen for who they truly are.

We talk about growing up between cultures, navigating the invisible weight of being misunderstood, and what it means to advocate for care that honours identity, heritage, and lived experience. Sonia’s story is a powerful reminder that culture shapes us, and everyone deserves to be understood in the fullness of who they are.

If you've ever wished someone could understand your culture, your story, or the parts of you that don’t always translate well to others from different cultures or backgrounds, this episode is for you.

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